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Network to Freedom Interpretive Studies Program
A Goldboro, NC program that teaches young people about race-related events in American and South African history
North Carolina Students Teach and Reach Program
A North Carolina based program that trains college students to facilitate discussions on race in North Carolina secondary schools
Oktibbeha County Race Relations Team
A Starkville, MS program that identifies and develops strategies for getting people to understand cultural, ethnic and racial differences
Operation Understanding DC
A Washington, DC based program that works to rebuild the Black-Jewish alliance by training youth to actively fight racism, anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination
Partners in Peer Mediation: A Collaborative for Safe Harris County Schools
A Harris County, TX-based program that teaches students conflict-resolution skills and the importance of peer mediation
Plan to Foster Minority Representation and Participation in Physical Therapy
An Alexandria, VA organization that sponsors workshops, mentoring programs, and an awards ceremony to promote cultural understanding among physical therapists
Prejudice Awareness Summit
A Washington, D.C. summit for middle school students to speak openly about prejudging others
PRO Hampton County (Pride Respect Opportunity)
A county-wide, grassroots Healthy Communities Initiative, was formed in 1996 in Hampton County, SC. The taskforce addresses intergroup relations, health and life styles issues. PRO Hampton County places a strong emphasis on education and improving economic opportunity for community members.
Project Apprentices for a Positive Tomorrow
An apprentice program in residential electrical wiring for mostly minority students
Project Harmony
A Volusia County, FL effort involving classroom training and weekend retreats, designed to cultivate student leaders in middle school and to promote ethnic harmony
Public Allies
A Washington, D.C. program that encourages young people to become involved in community-service projects
Reading on Wheels
A Monticello, Arkansas program that provides at-risk youth with tutors from the local high school.
Resource Apprenticeship Program for Students
A program for Native Alaskan youth created to encourage students to pursue higher education while providing them information regarding present and future employment opportunities with natural resource agencies
Scarritt-Bennett Center
The Scarritt-Bennett Center is a nonprofit conference, retreat, and educational center committed to providing cross-cultural understanding, education, and creativity
Search for Common Ground on Race Project
Search For Common Ground on Race is a program that facilitates cooperative projects between liberal and conservative organizations in areas related to race relations and affirmative action
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